Quick Summary
- Reddit user u/EightofSpace mined his second solo Bitcoin block (block 948146)
- Earned 3.125 BTC + transaction fees (~$258,400) using an Avalon Q miner
- Same miner found his first solo block back in October 2025 using a NerdQaxe++
- Now runs 11 NerdQaxe++ and 5 Avalon Q’s — close to 500 TH/s
- First ever Bitaxe solo block was found back in July 2024
What Happened
Reddit user u/EightofSpace just did something most miners only dream of — he solo mined his second Bitcoin block.
Block 948146 was found using an Avalon Q miner, netting him 3.125 BTC plus transaction fees. At current prices, that’s around $258,400.
This isn’t a beginner’s luck story. u/EightofSpace found his first solo block back in October 2025 using a NerdQaxe++, the upgraded Bitaxe-family hardware. Since then, he’s scaled up to 11 NerdQaxe++ units and 5 Avalon Q miners, totaling close to 500 TH/s of hashing power.
He’s been running solo this whole time — not in a pool. Every block he finds, he keeps 100% of the reward.
Solo Mining History on Open-Source Hardware
The first known Bitaxe solo block dates back to July 2024 — block 853742 found by a Bitaxe Supra running just ~650 GH/s. That miner walked away with 3.192 BTC (~$200,000 at the time).
Since then, open-source miners have been quietly finding blocks:
2025 Blocks
- Block 887212 — Bitaxe Ultra earns 3.15 BTC
- Block 888989 — Bitaxe Supra earns 3.152 BTC
- Block 913272 — NerdQaxe++ earns 3.134 BTC
- Block 924569 — Bitaxe Gamma earns 3.146 BTC
- Block 920440 — NerdQaxe++ earns 3.141 BTC
2026 Blocks (So Far)
- Block 937218 — Unknown miner earns 3.143 BTC
- Block 943466 — NerdOctaxe earns 3.148 BTC
- Block 944078 — NerdQaxe++ earns 3.132 BTC
- Block 945601 — NerdQaxe++ earns 1 BTC (Parasite pool split)
- Block 947073 — Unknown earns 3.141 BTC
- Block 948146 — u/EightofSpace finds 2nd block with Avalon Q
That’s 11 solo blocks in under two years from open-source mining hardware. The lottery keeps paying out.
Why This Matters
Solo mining with open-source hardware proves something important: you don’t need an industrial mining farm to win the block lottery.
Every single block above was found by regular people running hardware they bought online and set up at home. No ASIC contracts. No billionaire-backed mining pools. Just a Bitaxe or NerdQaxe plugged into a wall socket and pointed at a solo pool.
This is the original Bitcoin promise in action — anyone can participate. The network doesn’t care who you are. The math just works.
Want to Try Your Luck?
If u/EightofSpace can find two blocks, so can you. The hardware is affordable, the setup takes minutes, and the upside is life-changing.
We put together everything you need to know on our Bitaxe guide — where to buy, how to set up AxeOS, which pools to join, and how to maximize your chances.
→ Start your solo mining journey here
FAQ
What is solo mining?
Solo mining means running your miner independently — not in a mining pool. You keep 100% of any block reward you find, but finding a block is much rarer than pool mining (which gives small, regular payouts).
How much hardware do I need to solo mine?
Any Bitaxe or open-source miner can solo mine. Even a 1 TH/s Bitaxe Gamma has a real (if small) chance. u/EightofSpace started with a single NerdQaxe++ and scaled up over time.
What’s a solo pool?
A solo pool like CKPool or Public Pool provides the infrastructure (a full Bitcoin node, block templates) so you can mine solo without running your own node. If you find a block, you keep the full reward minus a tiny pool fee.
Is solo mining profitable?
Solo mining is a lottery — not a predictable income source. Most miners won’t find a block. But the upside is enormous when you do. Think of it as buying a lottery ticket that also supports the network.
Where can I buy a Bitaxe?
Check out our Bitaxe guide for verified resellers with discount codes.
This article is for education only and is not financial advice.
Solo Miner Hits Again: u/EightofSpace Finds 2nd Bitcoin Block
